Review: the 4Patriots food tub

The allure of an emergency food stash is undeniable: if you're stuck at home for weeks without being able to go out, how will you eat? With ongoing and potential future lockdowns due to COVID-19, stocking up on emergency food has become increasingly important. But how do you ensure that the food kit you purchase will actually sustain you during a crisis? Curious about whether it was worth the investment, I bought a four-week supply from 4Patriots for $197. In the end, my verdict was mixed. While it might be worth it if you can afford it, it’s not necessarily the best option for everyone. To learn more about why keeping emergency food on hand is essential, check out our review of the best two-week emergency survival food kits for preppers. We’ve also reviewed the best meals ready to eat. Who needs this kind of product? I've always been skeptical about prepared food storage kits. They’re expensive, and storing dry goods yourself isn’t difficult. However, after two months of lockdown (thankfully, I'd stocked up for two weeks), I noticed that 4Patriots had four-week emergency food kits in stock for $197. I decided to buy one as a precautionary measure. Sure, you can store dry goods easily enough, but these kits offer convenience and flavor at a premium price. 4Patriots claims their foods have a 25-year shelf life and can feed one person for a month. Given that my family consists of four members, I doubt this kit would last us anywhere near that long. Additionally, I’m not entirely convinced that it could even feed one person for a full month. Still, it was available and shipped quickly, unlike most suppliers who are currently back-ordered for weeks due to the pandemic—so that’s a major plus for 4Patriots. The kit comes in a flat Sterilite container, similar to what you’d find at Walmart. It measures about two feet long, 18 inches wide, and 7.5 inches tall. It’s compact enough to store easily and should fit well in most households. Unlike some other food kits, however, it doesn’t come in a sturdy, reinforced bucket. Inside, the foods are packaged in white vacuum-sealed bags with cute names like Grammy’s Sweet Oatmeal, Fireside Stew, and America’s Finest Mac & Cheese. When I received my kit, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The company mentions that they may substitute recipes of similar quality and caloric value to expedite your order. This contrasts with Emergency Essentials, which clearly lists every item in its one-month bucket for around the same price as the 4Patriots four-week kit, averaging about $4.85 per packet. If you happen to receive the exact items I did, here’s what you’ll find: - White rice x 4 - Strawberry energy drink - Dinner bell broccoli bake - Mac and cheese x 4 - Grammy’s sweet oatmeal x 4 - Rice and vegetable dinner x 3 - Fireside stew x 2 - Buttermilk pancakes x 3 - Powdered whey milk x 2 - Vanilla pudding x 2 This adds up to 24 meals in total. At three meals a day, it would last you eight days at approximately $8.21 per meal. Even if you only ate one meal a day, the kit would last you 24 days—and on one of those days, all you’d have is a smoothie. The biggest letdown was the four packs of plain white rice. It’s not much of a meal, and white rice is easy to stockpile yourself. We already have dozens of pounds of it stored at home. One of the key selling points of these kits is that they provide long-lasting, somewhat tasty, and easy-to-prepare meals. Anyone can put rice in a mylar bag with an oxygen absorber, so I don’t think including plain rice packets is worth the cost. During my experience with the 4Patriots kit, I appreciated that each package was self-contained. In contrast, the Augason Farms 48-hour kit separates the mac and cheese into individual noodle and cheese powder packets, but there’s only one cheese packet for multiple noodle servings. In the 4Patriots kit, however, each meal is packaged individually. I decided to test a couple of the packets as side dishes to go with a pork roast we were having for dinner. I went with the mac and cheese and the rice and vegetable dinner. Preparing the meals was straightforward. Most require you to boil water and simmer for about 20 minutes. However, the mixtures are quite thick, so frequent stirring is necessary to avoid sticking. The aroma while cooking was pleasant, and once cooked, the meals looked and tasted decent. Both the mac and cheese and the rice and vegetable dinner were a bit bland, which I think is a smart choice since many people, especially kids, are sensitive to strong flavors. My older child didn’t touch his portion, but the baby seemed to enjoy it. All in all, it was an acceptable, albeit expensive, dinner. Should you buy it? In terms of flavor and ease of preparation, the 4Patriots kit seems solid. However, it’s a poor value compared to competitors. It’s significantly pricier than the Emergency Essentials kit, which offers better value for money. However, 4Patriots can ship within 5-7 days, whereas Emergency Essentials is back-ordered by up to two months. The equivalent kit from Infowars is about $70 more expensive, lacks clarity on serving sizes, and won’t ship for 10-12 weeks. Augason Farms and Mountain House are completely out of one-month kits. Ultimately, whether a 4Patriots food kit is worth it depends on your budget and priorities. The food is easy to prepare and tastes good enough. Personally, I think it’s overpriced. However, if you have disposable income and are worried about food security, it’s a form of long-term peace of mind.

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